Did you know that dairy, gluten, oil, and vegetables can all irritate the bowels? This makes this dish particularly dangerous for those with IBD or IBS. However, it’s still delicious! One must balance health with quality of life.
Month: February 2017
Prednisone Part 2 – The Crohn’s Saga Part 8
As seen in Prednisone, this drug is no joke. Sleep is often difficult due to the uncomfortable amount of energy the drug creates. My schedule is generally to be hyper-productive for about 36 hours, be a zombie for another 12, then sleep for about 16 hours. Prednisone is great for getting chores done around the house. Unfortunately though, it isn’t too great for my attention span or relationship. I miss being on a normal schedule. It’s amazing that the medicines designed to help often create an entirely new set of problems.
Bicycle Etiquette – The Worst Person Ever
This one happens to me at least once a week. I like bikes. Seriously, I do. They’re a healthy, environmentally friendly alternative to cars. But technically they are vehicles. I just don’t get the mindset of this. It’s dangerous to blow a stop sign in a car, so how is it somehow ok to do as a cyclist? And where do you get the sand to give me the finger when you’re the one in the wrong? And when it was my attentiveness that saved you? Most vexing.
Yeah…No Part 2 – The Crohn’s Saga Part 9
This is probably the most accurate and relatable depiction of life with Crohn’s Disease. You pop into the bathroom for a quick pee, then 20 minutes later, you’re dragging yourself to the couch to lie down and rest. Because of this, I constantly bail on plans. It’s very frustrating.
Meeting the Family – Relationships
What do you say when meeting the family? Not this apparently. About a year ago, my fiancé’s grandparents had a barbecue, so I met the bulk of her family all at once. I remembered that she’d been raised Fundamentalist, but I guess I didn’t realize how strict they were. My bad. They were angry. I was unsettled. My fiancé and her sister thought it was hilarious. Life goes on.